Economic Forecasting/Analysis

CBER has produced forecasts of economic activity
in Alabama since 1980. These forecasts cover Alabama Gross Domestic
Product, employment, and income by industry group and are published
in the annual Alabama Economic
Outlook. Forecast updates are run quarterly. The current economic forecast is Second Quarter 2015.

CBER conducts the Alabama Business Confidence
Index™ (ABCI) survey quarterly. The online survey provides
a forecast of how Alabama business executives think the nation,
the state, and their industry will perform during the upcoming quarter.
Indices are calculated for the state as a whole, four major metro
areas, and selected industries. Results of the survey are published
in a quarterly online newsletter and are included in the Center’s
economic outlook presentations.

CBER uses economic and statistical modeling and analysis techniques
in funded research projects.

Examples of Center projects include:

Economic Impact of Retail Electric Competition in Alabama

Telecommunications in Alabama: Economic Analysis of Changes
in Property and Utility Taxation